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How to report stolen artwork on Spotify

Spotify is a music streaming platform. If someone has uploaded your music without permission — or is using your recordings in content they don't have rights to — here's how to get it taken down.

The fastest route

Usually handled via the distributor or the support form — no public copyright email.

What to include in your takedown

Spotify — like every DMCA recipient — needs the same core information to action a report. Include:

Tip: TakeItDown.art's case builder generates a clean, properly-formatted message with all of this pre-filled — just paste your details once and copy the result.

How long does it take?

Streaming platforms typically respond within 3–10 business days.

If Spotify ignores you

If Spotify is slow to act, identify the distributor that uploaded the track (DistroKid, TuneCore, CD Baby, Ditto Music) and report there — a takedown at the distributor removes the track from every streaming service at once. Payment processors are a further lever.

Build your Spotify takedown in under 2 minutes.

Create a takedown case

This is not legal advice. TakeItDown.art is a workflow tool that helps copyright owners prepare and organise takedown requests. For serious or commercial infringement, consult a lawyer.